jujube

ju·jube

noun
\ˈjü-ˌjüb, especially for 2 ˈjü-ju̇-ˌbē\

Definition of JUJUBE

1

a : an edible drupaceous fruit of any of several trees (genus Ziziphus) of the buckthorn family; especially : one of an Asian tree (Z. jujuba) b : a tree producing this fruit

2

: a fruit-flavored gumdrop or lozenge; especially : one that is made from the jujube fruit and has been used as a remedy for various throat conditions